Construction #105 - "Infinity", Jose de Rivera, Rochester NY
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The “Infinity” sculpture in the main academic quad (more correctly known as “Construction #105”) was created by Jose de Rivera, and installed when the Henrietta campus opened in 1968.
Waymark Code: WM13MG
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2007
Views: 102
Located in the main academic quad, this sculpture of a mobius strip is often refered to as the "Infinity" sculpture, even though its actual name is "Construction #105".
The sculpture has a motor in it, which was repaired after student fundraising in 1999. It rotates at a slow speed throughout the day. There are no plaques about the sculpture.
The piece is a stainless steel and black granite sculpture 19' x 8' x 2 1/2'. It is located in the academic quad on the West side of the RIT Campus in Henrietta, Rochester, NY.
Title: Construction #105 - Inifinity
Artist: Jose de Rivera
Media (materials) used: Granite and Stainless Steel
Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Rochester Institute of Technology Campus
Date of creation or placement: 1968
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